1st Professional Façade

Engineering Diploma in Egypt

January 1

2016

Introduction

“Façade Engineering is the Art of resolving Aesthetic, Environmental and Structural

issues to achieve the enclosure of habitable space”.

Society of Façade Engineering

Glazing and façade systems have very large impacts on all aspects of any building performance. They

directly influence peak heating and cooling loads, and indirectly influence lighting loads when day-

lighting is considered. In addition to being a major determinant of annual energy use, they can have

significant impacts on peak cooling system sizing, electric load shape, and peak electric demand.

Because they are prominent architectural and design elements and because they influence occupant

preference, satisfaction and comfort, the design optimization challenge is more complex than with many

other building systems.

This diploma provides an integral combination of the theoretical and practical knowledge basis for a

complete and sound understanding of all disciplines attributing to the operational performance of

façades. It examines the complex inter-relationships between those different aspects throughout a

consideration of the existing constructions. Knowledge of materials, methods of manufacturing and

installation are an essential element in the successful design of façades, and are given a conspicuous

place in the diploma which will be expanded though varies factories and site visits.

It leads the Graduates to re-appraise basic physical concepts so that they may be imaginatively applied

to the Engineering of building façades. Graduates are qualified to pursue careers in the design,

management, manufacture or construction of facades and as specialists in architectural and engineering

practices.

This diploma will not only help prepare Graduates for an exciting career in the industry, but it will also

help prepare Graduates to continue their future studies in the Façade Engineering.

In response to the above problems and to prevent skill shortage, INFINITY jointly with MEG consulting

firm launches this diploma in collaboration with the Egyptian Engineers Syndicate EES.

The diploma is certified by Nevada University at the United States, certificate could be released against

certain fees to be paid to the university..

Objectives Main Objective: The main objective of the diploma is to provide graduates with a broad understanding and knowledge of facade engineering. This is to ensure that they will have the skill, knowledge and understanding to design, manufacture and construct building facades and cladding. The diploma is intended to broaden graduates from their original disciplines to have an understanding of all aspects of the building envelope. Secondary Objectives: Innovations and emerging issues To develop and bring to market, innovative façade technologies, more efficient glazing, shading systems, day-lighting systems, and integrated controls with significant potential for increased energy efficiency in buildings beyond applicable standards. To study wide variety of innovative façade technologies on the market or emerging into the market that could deliver potentially significant energy savings. Structural engineering and integrity To provide a sound structural engineering knowledge relevant to façade engineering. To develop an understanding of how to enclose and seal buildings. To introduce concepts of performance specification. Building physics To give a holistic view of the design of buildings. To develop an understanding of comfort in buildings. To provide a knowledge of the energy efficiency in buildings Materials and design. To develop concepts of durability and life cycle costs. To give knowledge of facade construction and manufacture and of façade materials. Management To specify the role of the different participants in the envelope design and construction. To develop concepts of quality within the design and supply process. To provide knowledge of the industry structure and culture. Research methods To give an understanding of information sources. To develop an understanding of critical review. To develop an ability to write scientific and technical reports.

Goals Upon completion of the diploma, graduates should gain the following:

Knowledge and understanding Knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Structural performance of facades and glass structures. Sealing and integrity of facades. Hygrometric and energy efficient facades. Façade control systems. Materials used in facades. Manufacturing and construction methods. Apply essential knowledge about the standards and codes of practice that are relevant to façade engineering; Management, programming and legal aspects of façade contracting.

Intellectual Skills Have equipped themselves to handle change and innovation and be able to evaluate and implement new technologies. Have gained a variety of skills in analysis, engineering concepts and methods, decision making, risk assessment and problem solving. Have gained an understanding of the many different roles involved in façade engineering and the interdisciplinary team working required.

Professional Practical Skills Be able to successfully participate as a full member of the design-construct team for the largest and most complex building enclosures. Have attained the skills and knowledge necessary to examine critically the prevailing technical and environmental issues of façade engineering construction industry. Have an understanding of safety issues and the responsibilities of designers to the public. Build up practical skills through site and factories visits.

Transferable/Key Skills Have the necessary skills and vision to think, plan and act strategically. Be able to synthesize and critically review information and to make effective decisions from the available information. Demonstrate proper working attitude at supervisory level in the façade engineering industry.

Who Should Attend Those who are working in façade engineering or those seeking career opportunities in this area. The diploma is open to engineers, architects and suitably qualified candidates from other fields, including those engaged in the procurement, design, manufacture and assembly of building envelope systems, with a first degree or equivalent professional qualification.

Features

Recommended Admission Qualifications An engineering degree; • A relevant technical diploma or certificate in Science, Engineering or other related disciplines, plus 2

years of relevant working experience. • Students of Engineering Faculties

Diploma Features Upon completion of the Diploma, participants will: Grant the first Professional Diploma in Façade engineering in EGYPT. Hand on experience as well as essential knowledge about Façade engineering. Visit prestigious project sites and factories to provide field experience on Façade engineering.

Diploma Structure The diploma is offered as a modular diploma comprising 10 out of 13 units in total each module takes two to three lectures and each lecture takes approximate three hours followed by open forum to discuss and clarify in detail any missing or related issues. Diploma total duration is 72 hours / 24 lectures The diploma is composed of lectures, open forums, discussions, and Construction Sites & Factory visits. Students studying units for continuing professional development (CPD) can choose whether or not to be assessed. Assessment will be required for (CPD) students seeking a ‘Certificate of attendance’. Individual units may be studied as part of an individual’s diploma of continuing professional development (CPD).

Medium of Instruction Lectures will be conducted in Arabic supplemented with English terminology as appropriate. Course materials and assessment are in English.

Assessment Attendees are required to have an overall pass in each course. The passing mark is 60%.

Award A "Professional Diploma in Façade Engineering" will be jointly issued by INFINITY Solutions and Egyptian Engineers Syndicate (EES) to those students who have successfully completed core units and two optional units. The diploma is also certified by Nevada University at the United States, certificate could be released against certain fees to be paid to the university.

Exemption Policy The maximum allowable exemption is 2 courses.

Previous Work

Previous Work: We are honored to Participate this Diploma for the Employees of the following companies: 1. ECG 2. SIAC 3. SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS 4. ALUMIL ALUMINUM 5. DR. GREICH GLASS FACTORY 6. MIMAR GROUP 7. AL-AMAR GROUP 8. AMG 9. ALU TEC ALUMINUM 10.AFAQE CONSULTANCY 11.ALURAL EGYPT ALUMINUM 12.SMART GLASS FACTORY 13.AMC 14.AGS AL-HAMD GLASS &ALUMINUM 15.ALU GRANTEE ALUMINUM 16.STM 17.DAR WAGHAT 18.MODERN ACADEMY FOR ENGINEERING

AS A TOTAL 102 ATTENDEES UNTILL 4,2016

Diploma content

01 - Introduction to façade engineering Aims: To provide an introduction to façade engineering including the multi-functional nature of the building envelope and the need for holistic design.

Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the Unit the students should be able to: Specify the performance of facades in terms of weather-tightness, structural integrity, environmental performance, quality and appearance. Understand the role of different professionals in the design and construction process.

Skills: Critical assessment of the different drivers of façade design, understanding of the design conflicts and ability to resolve these with other building professionals. Written and oral communications. These skills are facilitated and assessed.

Content: The role of the façade engineer, function of the façade, drivers of design including build ability, appearance, weather-tightness and appearance. Role of specification and verification of performance, and design responsibilities & communication.

02 - Façade materials and components Aims: To provide an understanding of the through life performance of the many materials used in façade construction.

Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the Unit the students should be able to: Understand the primary performance of the many façade materials and their performance when used together and incorporated in complex assemblies. Evaluate, specify and verify the performance of materials.

Skills:

Selection of materials and design of appropriate assembly, mounting and other detailing. Critical evaluation of through life performance in practice.

Content: Overview of materials including: GFRC, stone, metal, CPC, ceramic, polymeric, timber and fabric. Forming and assembly processes. Stone cladding treatments, finishes & installation details. Durability and processes of degradation

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03 - Glass and glazing Aims: To provide an understanding of the performance of glass for appearance, performance, integrity, safety and environmental control.

Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the Unit the students should be able to: Specify the performance of glass. Critically evaluate the performance of glass and resolve design conflicts.

Skills: Critical assessment of design objectives and achieved performance for glazed constructions.

Content: Glazing materials, glass optical and thermal performance, glazing treatment, different glazing types, glass selection process, and fire resistance.

04 - Façade Production & Installation Process Aims: To provide an understanding of the principles and methods of façade shop drawing preparation.

Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the Unit the students should be able to: Understand all the required process for the shop drawings preparation. Awareness of the participant team from the shop drawing phase to the as built phase and the role of each member in each phase.

Skills: Holistic review of façade detailing in a whole building context. Critical assessment of facade shop drawing detailing. Written and oral communications. These skills are facilitated and assessed.

Content:

Design development process, value engineering studies, quotation preparation, design validation, shop drawing preparation, support systems and interface design, procurement process, installation and field testing, record for final design.

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05 - Façade construction Aims: To provide an understanding of the principles and methods of façade construction.

Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the Unit the students should be able to: Design and specify facades that meet the fundamental requirements of an envelope. Evaluate through life performance of a façade.

Skills: Holistic review of façade detailing in a whole building context. Critical assessment of facade detailing. Written and oral communications. These skills are facilitated and assessed.

Content: Methods of façade construction, support systems and interface design, building and cladding movement, sealing building envelopes, fire performance, access, maintenance and refurbishment.

06 - Natural ventilation in buildings Aims: To develop a comprehensive knowledge of advanced principles and role of natural ventilation (NV) in buildings. To develop a critical awareness of the architectural consequences of (NV) on building design. To comprehensively explore the latest techniques, strategies and experiences of (NV) in buildings.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students will have demonstrated the ability to: Comprehensively understand advanced principles and practices of (NV). Select and systematically employ appropriate and advanced NV strategies to different building types and complex contexts. Creatively integrate these with other passive design strategies. Critically evaluate the (NV) performance of design options. Systematically diagnose the (NV) performance of existing buildings and recommend sound retrofit solutions if necessary.

Skills: Independent research and clear communication of design information and analysis in writing. Ability to apply advanced (NV) concepts in the design and detailing of buildings. Ability to critically diagnose the (NV) performance of existing buildings.

Content: Natural ventilation(NV) strategies, air quality and indoor climate, driving forces of (NV), application of (NV), building design for (NV), detail design for (NV), analysis/design tools, regulation requirements, control/management in use, evaluation/diagnostic tools & techniques, passive and active solutions, mixed mode - Integration of natural with mechanical ventilation, (NV) and Mixed Mode ventilation case studies.

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07 - Daylight and shading Aims: To provide a comprehensive theoretical grounding that will enable students to tackle the range of lighting strategies likely to be encountered in practice in relation to the control of natural light through the building envelope.

Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the Unit students will have demonstrated: Advanced knowledge of lighting theory and use of shading to reduce solar gain. A comprehensive understanding of the quality of light within buildings. The ability to independently assess and calculate the transmittance of shading devices and luminance derived from a conceptual understanding of the underlying theory.

Skills: Appropriate analytical skills, interpreting diagrammatic information, communication skills. These skills are taught, facilitated and assessed. Content: Understanding daylight: benefits, challenges, different types, factors influencing availability. Defining daylight management: practice, shade positioning, benefits, design goals, and energy saving. Natural light as a working illuminant, role of shading to reduce solar gain, design of windows and advanced glazing.

08 - Weather-tightness Aims: To provide an understanding of the principles, design and testing of the sealing of building envelopes.

Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the Unit the students should be able to: Specify weather-tightness criteria and appropriate testing. Design joints and seals. Analyze the movement of moisture within walls.

Skills:

Critical assessment of the different methods of sealing building envelopes. Ability to conduct tests for the assessment of constructed walls.

Content: Air, water and wind environment, Gaskets, joints and interface design, weather-tightness testing, moisture movement in walls.

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09 - Thermal performance of facades Aims: To provide a comprehensive understanding of how the different elements of a façade work separately and when combined as a whole building envelope to control energy flows in to and out of a building. Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit students will have demonstrated the ability to: Systematically evaluate the thermal performance of façade elements and building envelopes. Comprehensive understanding of the underlying principles behind innovative materials and components.

Skills: Systematic investigation and evaluation of new materials/technologies, analytical skills for the assessment of whole building thermal performance.

Content: Principles of heat flow through complex structures, evaluation of element performance, new materials and technologies, drivers for improved performance, regulations and rating schemes, condensation risk analysis and vapor control.

10 – Green Buildings Aims: To provide comprehensive knowledge about green building techniques and sustainable envelope designs.

Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the Unit the students should be able to: Analyze built environment impacts and Sustainable design . Interpret the thermal performance of façades. Gain diverse knowledge on the part of contractors and subcontractors, especially on green-building features. Exposure to wide range of new and emerging technologies, evaluation /certification programs, and even material selection criteria.

Skills: To adapt continually to new technologies and systems

Content: Introduction to built environment impacts and Sustainable design guide lines, rating systems and effect of efficient façades on related credits, technical treatments of façades and case study, & thermal performance of different forms of construction.

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11 - Acoustics and Fire Aims: To provide a theoretical grounding that will enable students to strengthen the link between theory and design of acoustics and fire in buildings.

Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the Unit the students should be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the analytical methods and practical techniques for the acoustic design of buildings and external noise environment. Demonstrate a knowledge of the fire performance of buildings and the role of façade design in achieving fire safety in and around buildings

Skills: Ability to analyze and modify the internal acoustic environment (taught, facilitated and assessed). Ability to select appropriate design strategies and components to produce facades that do not impair fire safety in buildings.

Content: Room acoustics: introduction to the decibel, sound propagation, sound in rooms, absorption, reverberation time and room acoustic design. External noise environment. Noise control: sound insulation by partitions, cavity constructions in masonry, glass and light-weight materials, acoustics properties of building envelopes, practical solutions and current legislation. Principles of fire engineering. Fire resistant construction. Reaction of facades to fire.

OPTIONAL UNITS 12 - Structural analysis and integrity of façades Aims: To provide an understanding of the principles of structural engineering applicable to façade engineering and the structural performance of façades. Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the Unit the students should be able to: Analyze Structural loads “ horizontal & vertical” Design procedure Cladding design and design loading systems Understand the structural design criteria for façades. Check building capabilities of transferred loads Construction Quality control process “ lab tests & field tests”

Skills: Analysis and appraisal of the structural performance of complex facades. Presentation of complex results. Analysis of façade structures. Evaluation of structural performance.

Content: Structural loads “ horizontal & vertical” , design procedure, design loading system, check building capabilities of transferred load, quality control process “ lab \ field tests, , role of structural analysis, structural materials, structural systems composite sections, structural design criteria, and applied & induced loads.

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13 - Thermal analysis of façades Aims: To provide an ability to analyze and evaluate the thermal performance of façades.

Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the Unit the students should be able to: Analyze energy transfer through complex façades. Interpret the thermal performance of façades.

Skills: Analysis and appraisal of the hydrothermal performance of complex facades. Presentation of complex results. Content: Heat transfer through complex assemblies and cavities, thermal performance of different forms of construction, performance of walls in warm and humid climates, interpretation of results.

14 - Façade procurement Aims: To provide an understanding of the procurement of façades in terms of supply chain, specification, risk management and value engineering.

Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the Unit the students should be able to: Evaluate the robustness of different design and procurement processes. Communicate the design, performance and construction requirements for a façade.

Skills: Critical assessment of the effect of different procurement routes. Communication of design intent and project objectives.

Content: The cladding industry, procurement methods, supply chain management, value engineering, quality management.

Instructors

Director of studies The Technical Director of the diploma is

Consultant Architect: ADEL ANWAR EID and is responsible for all technical issues and organizational aspects of the diploma. He is assisted by Infinity solutions for remaining administration related issues. The Director of Studies is also personal tutor to all students on the diploma. Students are encouraged to use Infinity solutions for administration problems with the diploma. All other inquiries and problems should be raised with the Director of Studies.

Practical Side Partners of Success